Our market development work is important to achieving our statutory objective to promote competition in, reliable supply by and the efficient operation of the electricity industry for the long-term benefit of consumers.

If an anomalous event or outcome occurs in the market or the broader electricity sector, we investigate it to determine the causes and whether something can or should be done to prevent such an event or outcome from occurring again.

We are seeking views on the proposed list of distributed generation in the lower North Island that would be eligible under the regulated terms in Part 6 of the Code to receive avoided cost of transmission (ACOT) payments from distributors.

The proposed list for the lower North Island relies on analysis provided by Transpower about what distributed generation in the lower North Island it needs to meet the grid reliability standards.

Submissions are due 3 July 2018. The Authority will finalise and publish the list after considering submissions.

We have already consulted on and finalised the list for the lower South Island and expect to consult on proposed lists for the Upper North Island and Upper South Island later in 2018.

We are seeking views on the proposed list of distributed generation in the lower South Island that would be eligible under the regulated terms in Part 6 of the Code to receive avoided cost of transmission (ACOT) payments from distributors.

The proposed list for the lower South Island relies on analysis provided by Transpower about what distributed generation in the lower South Island it needs to meet the grid reliability standards.

Submissions are due 30 January 2018. The Authority will finalise and publish the list after considering submissions.

We expect to consult on a proposed lists for the lower North Island, Upper North Island and Upper South Island during 2018.

At Transpower’s request we publish Transpower’s draft note describing the approach it proposed to take to achieving its obligation in 2A of Schedule 6.4 of the Code. Transpower refers to this note in Appendix 4 of Distributed Generation to meet Grid Reliability Standards, lower South Island, 21 April 2017.